Help With Choosing the Right Door Handles
If you are looking for door
handles, then there are three very important factors which you need to
consider. This will ensure that you make the right choice, both in terms
of looks and of practicality. Anyone under the impression that
purchasing handles is a simple matter is obviously totally
unaware of just how many different ones there are to choose from. And
without a little care it is all too easy to end up with the wrong type
of door fitting altogether.
The Right Handle For The Right Room
You will want a door handle that is in
keeping with each room of your home and most of this will depend on
your colour scheme, furniture or fittings. Brass or wrought iron
door handles will look great in a home with a rustic theme
whilst glass or chrome is a perfect choice for a contemporary styled
room.
Children’s bedrooms may benefit from
acrylic handles because they are so simple to keep clean and
stainless steel will look great in a modern bathroom setting.
Settling on a Style
Door Handles are available in a huge
variety of styles and, before going any further, you will need to
decide which of these will be the most suitable choice for your
door/s. To narrow down your options, there are few basic
elements to bear in mind –
a) Lever – The functional part of a
handle is clearly going to be its most immediately noticeable
feature, so it is vital to make the right choice. And when it comes
to levers, there are many designs to choose from. Are you looking
for door handles with straight or curved levers? And do you want a
Classic, Antique or Contemporary look for your home?
b) Rose/Backplate - The part of the
handle that fits to a door is called a ‘backplate’ or a ‘rose’.
However, these are not merely a functional component and they can be
found in a variety of shapes and sizes; round, square, patterned or
plain.
c) With or Without a Lock –
Obviously, handles for external doors will need a secure
lock, but we all have certain rooms within our homes that
require a degree of privacy. And there are plenty of door handles to
serve this exact purpose. Any good supplier will have a large
selection of handles with a built-in privacy lock and they will all
have an ‘emergency unlock’ feature fitted to them as an added safety
measure.
Choosing a Material
When it comes to choosing a material for
your handles, you are certainly going to be spoilt for choice. Most
suppliers will have a selection that includes; brass, chrome,
wrought iron, acrylic, aluminium, stainless steel, porcelain and
glass. Some handles will also be constructed from a combination of
materials. For example, there are some very attractive porcelain
door handles on the market which are attached to a brass backplate.
And this mixture of styles will add an even greater variety to the
range of handles on offer.
